Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer (English Methodology) (Faculty of Education: Department of Education & Curriculum Studies)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Teaching methodology in the field of English studies for high school at the undergraduate level.
- Teaching English for Teachers as a core module in the undergraduate teacher education programme.
- Teaching Academic Language for Educators at undergraduate module.
- Teaching English language, literacy and literature at Honours level.
- Supervising student research at Honours, Masters and Doctoral level in English language, literacy and literature.
- Involvement in and management of research projects, including procuring research funding.
- Research in the field of English language, literacy and literature.
- Involvement in core activities of the department, such as academic administration, research, short-course development, evaluation of students during WIL, marketing, and community service projects.
Minimum requirements
Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer:
- A PhD/ D.Ed Degree in Education with a focus on English studies/ educational linguistics
- A track record of good teaching abilities at tertiary level
- Accredited research output in Education.
- Experience with Masters and Doctoral supervision
- Experience with teaching English in the Senior and FET phase in high schools
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good planning and administration skills.
- Good coordination skills.
- Ability to monitor and coach student performance and provide critical feedback in an objective and professional manner
- Teaching experience in higher education (university) in this field
- A defined research trajectory that has resulted in good-quality peer-reviewed publications.
- Successful supervision of Masters and PhD students
- Experience with teaching quantitative research methodology
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
